Rajesh Kumar Srivastava vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the removal of the appellant from the post of Munsif by the Government of Jharkhand was invalid as it was done without a proper inquiry, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that under Article 311 of the Constitution, an employee cannot be dismissed without an inquiry unless the dismissal is in the interest of public service. The Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's Writ Petition and reinstated him, ruling that due process must be followed in such disciplinary actions.